英语词汇“longs”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-学习网

主要翻译
英语		中文
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(distance)	长的 cháng de
		远的 yuǎn de
	Yes, it is a long table.
	对，这是张长桌。
	ⓘThis sentence is not a translation of the original sentence. 还有很远的路要走。
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(time: of duration) (时间)	长久的，长时间的
	How long will it take you to finish washing the dishes?
	你要多久才能洗完盘子？
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(distance measure) (量度)	长度的，长的
	The table is three metres long.
	这桌子三米长。
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(in duration)	整个时间
		一直 yì zhí
	The movie is three hours long.
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(extensive)	条目多的 tiáo mù duō de
		一长串的 yì cháng chuàn de
	I have a long list of problems with the house.
long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	formal (for a long time)	长久地 cháng jiǔ de
		长时间地 cháng shí jiān de
	The widow has long been alone; it is forty years since her husband died.
	那位女士的丈夫已经去世四十年了，她长久生活在孤独之中。
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(not short) (与短相对)	长的 cháng de
	I like to wear my hair long.

其他翻译
英语		中文
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(phonetics: extended) (语音学)	长元音的，长音的
	The word, "tool", has a long "o" sound.
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(time: passing slowly)	漫长的 màn cháng de
	This day has seemed so long, I can't wait to get home.
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(amply supplied with)	大量供应的 dà liàng gōng yìng de
		充足的 chōng zú de
	Yes, we are long on spaghetti here and won't need to get any more for weeks.
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(finance: holding equities) (股票债券等)	做多的，多头的
	While others were selling the stock, he took a long position.
long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(drink: tall size) (饮料或酒等)	高杯的，高瓶的
	Pimms is served with lemonade as a long drink.
long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(elliptical usage: a long time)	耗时久地 hào shí jiǔ de
		需要很长时间地 xū yào hěn cháng shí jiān de
	Will she be long?
long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(far in the past)	久远地 jiǔ yuǎn de
		很久以前地 hěn jiǔ yǐ qián de
	There were problems here long before he arrived.
long nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	informal (clothing: long size) (非正式用语：衣服)	长码，长尺寸
	I love this dress style, but do you have a long?
long for [sb] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end."	(wish [sb] would do [sth])	希望某人做某事
	Miriam longed for Jake to take her in his arms and tell her he loved her.
long, long to do [sth], long for [sth] viintransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived."	(desire, yearn)	渴望 kě wàng
		想要 xiǎng yào
	He longed to be back home with his family.
long for [sth] vi + prep	(desire)	渴望 kě wàng
		期待 qī dài
	Snow White longed for the day that her prince would come.

复合形式：
英语		中文
a long time advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(a considerable period)	长期地 cháng qī de
		长时间地 cháng shí jiān de
	It's a long time since we last met.
a long time ago advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the distant past)	许久以前 xǔ jiǔ yǐ qián
	A long time ago, my ancestors settled in this land.
a long way down advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(far below)	远低于地
	It's a long way down from the top of the cliff.
a long way down preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(a significant distance along)	很长一段路
	The climber fell a long way down the mountain, but luckily landed in deep snow.
a long way off advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(in the distance)	在远处 zài yuǎn chù
		在远方 zài yuǎn fāng
	A long way off, you could just see the lights from a distant village.
a long way off advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(distant, far away)	遥远地 yáo yuǎn de
		远方地 yuǎn fāng de
	Those birds are swimming a long way off shore, so you'll need a telescope to see them.
a long way off advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	US, colloquial (in the distant future) (口语)	（时间上）遥远地，在遥远的将来
	My sixtieth birthday is still a long way off.
a long while nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(considerable period of time)	长时间 cháng shí jiān
		长久 cháng jiǔ
		很久 hěn jiǔ
	It's been a long while since I played golf.
a mile long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(one mile in length)	一英里长 yì yīng lǐ cháng
	The road is about a mile long.
a mile long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	US, colloquial (extensive) (口语)	很大程度上 hěn dà chéng dù shàng
	Her grocery list seemed like it was a mile long!
all day long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(throughout the whole day)	一整天 yì zhěng tiān
		一天到晚 yì tiān dào wǎn
	I could water the flowers all day long. I sat in the sun all day long and read my book.
as long as, so long as exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(providing that)	只要 zhǐ yào
	I am happy, as long as the sun always comes back around.
as long as, so long as exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(while)	在…期间 zài … qī jiān
	As long as you're living under my roof, you'll obey my rules, young lady!
as long as exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(equal in length to)	与…一样长
	My garden is as long as a football pitch.
at last, at long last advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(finally)	最后 zuì hòu
		终于 zhōng yú
	At last, I've finished writing that report!
at long last exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(emphatic: finally) (强调)	终于，总算
before long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(soon)	不久 bù jiǔ
		在不久的将来 zài bù jiǔ de jiāng lái
	Spring should be coming before long.
daddy longlegs, daddy-long-legs nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	UK, colloquial, invariable (insect: cranefly)	长脚蜘蛛 cháng jiǎo zhī zhū
		长腿蜘蛛
		地窖蜘蛛
	I hate daddy longlegs – they make my flesh crawl.
ere long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	archaic, literary (soon, quickly) (诗，古语)	不久，很快，在短时间内
	Ere long the storm passed, and the village was tranquil once again.
erelong, ere long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	literary (soon) (书面语)	不久，须臾，片刻，一会儿
farsighted (US), long-sighted, longsighted (UK) adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(difficulty seeing near objects) (本义)	目光长远的，有远见的
farsightedness (US), long-sightedness, longsightedness (UK) nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(vision defect: being longsighted) (美式拼法，本义指视力)	远视 yuǎn shì
	Dawn wears glasses to correct her farsightedness.
for a long time advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(at length)	很长一段时间 hěn cháng yí duàn shí jiān
		很久 hěn jiǔ
	After a hard day's work, I'm always ready to sleep for a long time.
for long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(a considerable time)	长期 cháng qī
		长期地 cháng qī de
备注: used in questions and negatives
	Will he be gone for long?
for so long exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(a very long time)	很久以来，长时间以来
	Jasmine has wanted to go to Paris for so long.
for so long exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(finite amount of time)	有限的时间
	The boss will only wait for so long; hurry up!
go a long way, go a long way to do [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(be helpful)	对…大有帮助，对…很有帮助
	The man's generous donation will go a long way to help build homes for needy families.
go a long way exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(be successful)	成功 chéng gōng
	With Tom's intelligence and ambition, he'll go a long way.
how long	(time: for what duration)	多久 duō jiǔ
	How long does it take to boil an egg?
how long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(measurement: what length)	多长 duō cháng
	How long is the Great Wall of China?
in the long run exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(eventually)	从长期来看 cóng cháng qī lái kàn
	It's probably for the best in the long run. It will be a little bumpy at first, but in the long run it will be well worth it.
in the long term, in the long-term advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(well into the future)	从长远来看，就长期而言
	The investment in new machinery will cost a lot of money, but will be worthwhile in the long term.
it's been a long time exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(a lot of time has passed)	已经过了很久了 yǐ jīng guò le hěn jiǔ le
	It's been a long time since I last saw him.
lifelong, life-long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(lasting a lifetime)	持续终生的 chí xù zhōng shēng de
	Marriage should be regarded as a lifelong commitment.
long after preppreposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from* my house to yours."*	(for a long time following)	很久后
		很久之后
		很久以后
	The feeling of good times lingered on in the house long after the party was over.
long ago nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(many years before now)	很多年以前 hěn duō nián yǐ qián
		很久以前 hěn jiǔ yǐ qián
	Long ago all these mountains were volcanoes.
long arm of the law nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	figurative (police powers) (比喻)	执法力量，法律的力量
	If you break the law, the police will catch you - you can't outrun the long arm of the law.
long distance nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(considerable range, length)	远处 yuǎn chù
		远距离 yuǎn jù lí
备注: hyphen used when term is an adj before a noun
	Kane scored a magnificent goal from a long distance.
long distance, long-distance adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(over considerable range)	长途的
		远距离的 yuǎn jù lí de
	It is a good idea to stretch your legs regularly during a long-distance flight.
long distance adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(phone call: not local)	长途的
		长途电话的
	Additional charges will apply if the call is long distance.
long duration nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(considerable period of time)	长时间 cháng shí jiān
long face nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	figurative (sad expression)	郁郁寡欢的脸色 yù yù guǎ huān de liǎn sè
	You got everything you wanted, so why the long face?
long gone, long-gone adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(having left a long time ago)	早走了，早离开了
备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
	Tony is long gone; he now lives in Chicago.
long gone, long-gone adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(having died a long time ago)	去世很久的
备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
	These cave paintings were created by our long-gone ancestors.
long hair nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(hairstyle: grown long)	长发
	Long hair suits Debbie; she looks really pretty.
long haired, long-haired adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(person: having long hairstyle)	长发的
备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun
	Sam was a long-haired hippie in the 1970s.
long haired, long-haired adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(animal: having long fur)	长毛的 cháng máo de
	Her long-haired cat sheds all over the furniture.
long haul nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(journey: long-distance)	远距离 yuǎn jù lí
	The trip from France to Australia is a long haul.
long-haul adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(over long distance)	远距离的 yuǎn jù lí de
		长途的
	Long-haul trucks regularly carry goods across the country.
the long haul nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	figurative, informal (full duration)	长期 cháng qī
	The football club's new owners say they're in for the long haul.
long hours nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors."	(extended working time)	长时间的工作 cháng shí jiān de gōng zuò
	You may have to work long hours, including weekends, in order to meet deadlines. A lot of newly-qualified lawyers work very long hours for their firms.
long in the tooth adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative (old or very experienced)	年纪大的，年老的
		经验丰富的 jīng yàn fēng fù de
long johns nplplural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors."	(full-body undergarments) (口语)	长内裤 cháng nèi kù
	I am wearing long johns and thermal underwear, but I am still cold!
long jump (UK), broad jump (US) nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(athletics competition)	跳远 tiào yuǎn
	It was during the Olympics that she broke the world long jump record. In high school I was on the track and field team and participated in the long jump.
long lasting, long-lasting adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(enduring)	持久的 chí jiǔ de
备注: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun
	The effects of the storm have been long-lasting.
long lasting, long-lasting adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(durable)	耐久的 nài jiǔ de
		耐用的 nài yòng de
	We need to find a long-lasting solution. The coating on the car will ensure that the paint job is long lasting.
long life nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(longevity)	长寿 cháng shòu
		长命百岁 cháng mìng bǎi suì
	A healthy diet is key to a long life. My grandfather had a long life, passing away at the age of 92.
long life nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(endurance)	耐用 nài yòng
		经久耐用 jīng jiǔ nài yòng
	This bicycle is built for long life using high-quality components.
Long live exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own."	(cheer in support)	万岁
	The crowd shouted with one voice: "Long live the king!".
long overdue, long-overdue adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(long-awaited)	姗姗来迟的，迟来的
		期盼已久的
	Janice finally got a long-overdue apology from her ex-boyfriend.
long play record, long-play record nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(12-inch vinyl record)	密纹唱片 mì wén chàng piàn
	I don't think you can find long play records any more.
long range nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(considerable distance)	远程
		远距离 yuǎn jù lí
备注: A hyphen is used when the term is an adjective
	The device allows the police to convey important messages over a long range in a noisy environment.
long-range n as adjnoun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat* race," "dogfood."*	(covering a considerable distance)	远程的
		远距离的 yuǎn jù lí de
	Long-range jets can fly non-stop across the Pacific.
long-range n as adjnoun as adjective: Describes another noun--for example, "boat* race," "dogfood."*	figurative (into the future)	长远的
		长期的 cháng qī de
	Right now I am focused on my studies, but my long-range ambition is to get a great job and start a family.
long run nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(long term)	长期 cháng qī
		历时久 lì shí jiǔ
	Having qualifications will help you in the long run. You may be angry now but you'll thank me in the long run.
long shot nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely)	远景镜头 yuǎn jǐng jìng tóu
	I know this is a long shot, but I don't suppose you have a screwdriver I could borrow?
long shot nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	informal, figurative ([sth] unlikely to succeed)	胜算不高
	Though the horse was a long shot, he still won the race.
long shot, wide shot, full shot nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(movie, photo: wide-angle view) (摄影)	远景 yuǎn jǐng
	The film begins with a long shot in which you can see the whole town.
long since advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(for a long time now)	很久以来 hěn jiǔ yǐ lái
		很久以前 hěn jiǔ yǐ qián
	I've long since retired; I haven't worked for years.
long time nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(considerable period of time)	长时间 cháng shí jiān
备注: A hyphen or single-word form is used when the term is an adjective
	I sat in the sun for a long time and got sunburned. I haven't seen my ex-husband in a long time.
long time no see interjinterjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!"	slang (I haven't seen you for a long time) (俚语)	好久不见 hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn
	Hey, Andrew! Long time no see!
long underwear nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(full-body undergarments)	长内裤 cháng nèi kù
	It was below freezing temperatures, so he decided to wear long underwear.
long vacation nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(summer break or holiday)	暑假 shǔ jià
		长假期 cháng jià qī
long vowel nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(English: vowel sound)	长元音 cháng yuán yīn
long way nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(considerable distance)	很长的路程 hěn cháng de lù chéng
	I'm not sure I would accept a job there; it's a long way from my family. We still have a long way to go on this project before it's finished.
long-awaited adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(expected for long time)	等了很久的
long-distance call nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(phone call: not local area)	长途电话 cháng tú diàn huà
	Have at least five dollars ready for a long-distance call.
long-distance relationship nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(romance while far apart)	异地恋
	The couple have been in a long-distance relationship for the past two years.
long-drawn-out adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(needlessly lengthy)	旷日持久的，拖长的，冗长的
long-legged adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(having long legs)	长腿的
		有长腿的
long-lived adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(having long lifespan)	长寿的
long-lost, long lost adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	literary (missing for a long time)	失散已久的
long-range plan nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	figurative (plan for distant future)	长期计划 cháng qī jì huà
	Our long-range plan calls for building three new facilities in the next twenty years.
long-range planning nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	figurative (for distant future)	长远规划 cháng yuǎn guī huà
	Senior managers use long-range planning to further the company's mission.
long-running adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(for extended time period)	持续很长时间的
long-sleeve, long sleeve, long-sleeved, long sleeved adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(clothing: having long sleeves)	长袖的 cháng xiù de
备注: Hyphenated when used before a noun.
	Wear a long-sleeve shirt for protection when working under the sun.
long-sleeved, long-sleeve adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(clothing: having full-length arms) (衣服)	长袖的 cháng xiù de
	I rarely wear long-sleeved shirts in summer. Long-sleeved shirts generally look more professional than short-sleeved shirts.
long-standing, long standing adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(well-established, long-term)	长期的 cháng qī de
		由来已久的 yóu lái yǐ jiǔ de
	Dan and Adam have a long-standing partnership; they've worked together for years. The rivalry between Romeo's family and Juliet's is long standing.
long-suffering adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(having endured [sth] patiently)	长期忍受的
	The teenager's long-suffering parents went out to pick her up from yet another late night party.
long-term, long term adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(extended, over a long time)	长期的 cháng qī de
	How can I improve my long-term memory? Luckily the condition is not long term.
long-term memory, long term memory nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(permanent recall of facts)	长期记忆 cháng qī jì yì
	My long-term memory is fine, but I have no idea what I did this morning.
long-winded adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(wordy)	冗长的，啰嗦的
	That was a long-winded answer to a simple question.
longhorn, longhorn beetle, long-horned beetle nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.	(beetle) (昆虫)	天牛 tiān niú
longsighted, long-sighted adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	literal (able to see clearly over distance) (本义)	远视的 yuǎn shì de
longsighted, long-sighted adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	figurative (prudent) (比喻)	眼光长远的，有远见的，深谋远虑的
longstanding, long-standing adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(long-term, having existed for a long time)	长期存在的 cháng qī cún zài de
		长久的 cháng jiǔ de
longtime, long-time adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(from far in the past)	长期的 cháng qī de
	My long-time boyfriend surprised me with a visit.
longtime, long-time adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(lasting, enduring)	持久的 chí jiǔ de
	The Johnson family are our long-time friends.
not long adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall* girl," "an interesting book," "a big house."*	(short or brief)	短暂的 duǎn zàn de
	The period of time when plums are in season is not long.
not long advadverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very* rare," "happening now," "fall down."*	(only since recently)	不久前 bù jiǔ qián